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Objects of scientific investigation

Topics

Marine research deals with a wide variety of topics. Here we present current focal points of the community's work:

Climate & Ocean Circulation

A relationship with impact - state of the science

To develop future strategies for research priorities on climate-ocean relationships and the impacts of climate change on the ocean, a strategy group of experts on ocean circulation and climate was established by KDM and the German Climate Consortium e.V. established. This article summarises some of the work of this strategy group.

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Deep Sea Minerals Research

Understanding this potential resource and its environment

This story map briefly outlines the work of the scientific community to explore mineral deposits in some of the most remote and least understood areas of the planet, and the potential impact of human exploitation of these resources.

This story map outlines the work of the scientific community to explore mineral deposits in some of the most remote and least understood areas of the planet and the potential impacts of human exploitation of these resources.

This story map is currently only available in English.
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Ocean Observing | Past, Present & Future

Our challenge is to learn everything we can about the ocean environment.

The Atlantic Ocean, so important for trade and fisheries, is one of nature's most important protective barriers against climate change. Yet despite all the evidence pointing to accelerated warming, increased acidification and slowing ocean circulation, initiatives to monitor these changes and predict related impacts remain spotty. Learn more ...

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Man and the sea

Marine Social and Cultural Sciences

The Marine Social and Cultural Sciences Strategy Group researches the influence and impact of humans on the marine ecosystem. With their interdisciplinary research, our members contribute to addressing current issues. This storymap provides an overview of the diverse research fields and projects of our scientists.

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10 years KDM Brussels Office

German marine research in Europe

The KDM office in Brussels was established in mid-2009 and officially opened in January 2010. Since then, KDM has organised a variety of parliamentary briefings, events and exhibitions in cooperation with MEPs, European institutions and partners from academia and society. KDM is an active partner in various EU initiatives and projects. This is a photo history of KDM's work in Brussels.

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Coastal observations

The German coastal observation systems in the North and Baltic Seas

The coastal areas of the North Sea and Baltic Sea are places of high biodiversity and form the basis of life for many people and animals. Man-made climate change and other factors such as nutrient inputs from agriculture are causing problems for the ecosystems. In order to monitor changes and adaptation processes in coastal waters, we are dependent on observation data over long periods of time. Autonomous measuring buoys, measuring nodes anchored to the seabed and regular trips with research vessels to time series stations are part of the monitoring networks in German coastal waters. The measured data forms the basis for modelling and forecasting. They can be used to take protective measures and determine trends.

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Contact

German Marine Research Consortium e. V.

Markgrafenstr. 37
10117 Berlin
Germany
Tel: (+49) 030/200 747 90

Boulevard Saint Michel 80
1040 Brussels
Belgium

E-mail: info@deutsche-meeresforschung.de

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